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In key vote, Democrats reject Wheeler Cabinet appointment

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RICHMOND, Va. -- Democrats who narrowly control the Virginia Senate have voted unanimously against approving former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Cabinet.

The party-line vote in the chamber Tuesday was 21-19. The action isn’t necessarily the end of the line for the issue.

The resolution still needs a final procedural vote in the Senate before it moves to the GOP-controlled House, which could push for changes.

A spokesperson for Youngkin didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

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